Regimental Number: 2663586
Rank: Gunner
Branch: Canadian Field Artillery
James was born in Hillier, Ontario on June 3, 1896. He came to Grande Prairie in 1915 as a banker. Later he filed on a homestead at NE 4-73-10-W6. James enlisted in the Canadian Army in April of 1918, and served in England. James married Margaret McKinley. He died on February 2, 1956 and was buried in the Spirit River cemetery.
Sources: Pioneers of the Peace p. 176